How to Record Two XLR Microphones in Audacity: Stereo Mode Guide

You can record in Audacity with 2 XLR microphones and an audio interface with 2 input lines using stereo recording mode. This method allows to record with 2 XLR mics without having access to a multitrack editor.

However, you will need to own an audio interface to record with two XLR microphones in Audacity.

Here’s how you record with 2 XLR microphones in Audacity:

1. Plug in 2 XLR microphones into an audio interface via XLR cables
2. Select your audio interface as your recording device in Audacity
3. Choose stereo recording mode
4. Press record